uncommon1900-1945

Faroe Islands 1940 Provisional 10 Øre Overprint

Name: Faroe Islands 1940 Provisional 10 Øre Overprint
Brand: Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands · 1940 · 10 Øre

A Danish 10 Øre definitive stamp featuring King Christian X, overprinted in black with 'FØROYAR' and '10 ØRE' for provisional use in the Faroe Islands.

Issued in 1940 during World War II, when the Faroe Islands were occupied by the British and cut off from Denmark, necessitating local overprints on Danish stamps for postal services.

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provisional overprint local-post wartime royalty

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michel4

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